Contextual research and inspiration

This week I have been researching other products relating to my context, as I feel slightly stuck with my work. Visiting and seeing what's available in stores first hand was helpful because I was able to pick up the product and see every aspect. 

I looked at many cushions and really liked these ones from Home Sense. The pattern works well with the minimal reverse side and the fabrics used have a natural feel to them. I prefer larger cushions to small and are one of the products I like to design for.

The Marks and Spencer cushions are smaller and used for scatter cushions. It was inspiring to see how the store had styled certain cushions with other furnishings and the different contrast in patterns.

Even though my context isn't for the kitchen, I was inspired by this display from Next and love the neutral colours, materials and tones. This has inspired me to use a different colour palette which I think will work well and hopefully I will be happy with it.